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Aussie gamblers prop up business turnover

A spike in gambling in Australia prevented business turnover from falling into negative territory in May. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, released
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More Aussies staying in current job

Australia’s workforce has become more settled, with the amount of people changing jobs back to pre-COVID levels. The latest job mobility data, released today by the
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Queensland house loans rise $70,000 in a year

The value of an average new housing loan in Queensland has jumped by more than $70,000 in a single year. Australian Bureau of Statistics housing loan data shows the
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State rental ‘extreme pain’ continues to rise

The proportion of Queensland suburbs in “extreme” rental pain is continuing to rise despite most other states experiencing minor improvements. The July Rental Pain
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Community housing a vital part of dwellings mix

Community housing could provide many of the answers to Queensland’s accommodation shortage and the social problems that often come with it. McCullough Robertson
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Households focus spending on essentials

National spending on discretionary items has flatlined, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released today. The ABS said household
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Big lift in apartment and townhouse approvals

Approvals for terrace houses, townhouses and apartments have shot up as the market tries to soak up strong housing demand. The Australian Bureau of Statistic’s
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Early sales spark small lift in May spending

End of financial year sales helped drive a small boost in retail spending in May as consumers remained cautious with their spending. Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Risk and reward in AI workplace monitoring

Businesses using artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor employees’ behaviour and productivity can expect them to complain more, be less productive and want to quit
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Manufacturing workers can now vote to leave CFMEU

The manufacturing members of the Construction Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) can now vote to leave the parent organisation after legislation was passed in
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